Welcome to Becca’s Closet...

"Little things can make a big difference..."

This was the phrase that served as the driving force behind the beautiful life and caring actions of 16-year-old Rebecca Kirtman. Becca, a cheerleader, honor student, and caring young woman, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on August 20, 2003. Today, her family and friends not only remember Becca for her great love and friendship, but also for her contributions to the community.

It's just a dress...but it's so much more!

In the Spring of her Freshman year at Nova High School in Davie, Florida, Rebecca launched a dress drive to provide prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who could not afford to purchase them. Rebecca was a passionate, bright, fun-loving young woman who loved being with her friends and felt that no one should miss a high school event because they couldn't afford to be there. She saw the inequity in the situation and sought to change things. During the Spring of her sophomore year, Becca singlehandedly collected and donated over 250 formal dresses and helped hundreds of girls across South Florida attend their High School proms in style.

To keep Becca's dream alive, countless dedicated people throughout the world have joined with her family and friends to provide opportunities for those who seek them. Our volunteers work toward a common goal initiated by Becca.

Although the core mission of Becca's Closet, located in the Festival Flea Market, was to collect and distribute dresses to high school girls with financial need, our goals have expanded to offer additional opportunities for deserving young people. In the spirit of Rebecca's visions and aspirations, our foundation raises funds to award post-secondary educational scholarships recognizing the exemplary efforts of young men and women nationwide who demonstrate Becca's spirit of generosity in their own communities.

Rebecca Kirtman was a generous young woman and a wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter, student and friend. Although Becca is no longer with us, her dream lives on and Becca's Closet will continue and grow to assist our youth and forever embrace the spirit of Rebecca Kirtman.

We invite you to explore our website to see what Becca's Closet is all about. To learn more about our story, check out a wonderful documentary created by Kimberly Schwartz, a chapter leader in Marietta, GA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYX_y9sWt8g.